Updated September 29, 2026 · ForgeCue Editorial Team
20i vs PlanetHoster
20i
PlanetHoster
Higher score in this comparison
What sets them apart
| Compare | 20iReviewVisitVisit | PlanetHosterReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Intro price | $1 | €5.49 |
| Renewal price | £9.99 | €19.99 |
| Hosting types | Shared, Wordpress, VPS, Cloud, Reseller | Shared hosting, Semi dedicated hosting, Cloud/VPS, Dedicated server |
| Money-back period | 30 days | 60 daysHigher |
| Features | CDN | Free SSL, Backups, CDN, EmailCovers more |
| Uptime guarantee | 99.99% | 99.9% to 99.99% |
| Intro price term (months) | 1 month | 24 monthsHigher |
| Websites allowed | Not confirmed | unlimited |
| Data centres | Not confirmed | Paris, France, Montreal, Canada, Lausanne, Switzerland |
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Key differences
- PlanetHoster scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 8.6.
- Hosting types: only 20i offers Shared, Wordpress, VPS.
- Hosting types: only PlanetHoster offers Shared hosting, Semi dedicated hosting, Cloud/VPS.
- Features: only PlanetHoster offers Free SSL, Backups, Email.
- Intro price term (months) is higher at PlanetHoster: 24 months vs 1 month.
- Money-back period is higher at PlanetHoster: 60 days vs 30 days.
- Audience: only PlanetHoster offers Beginners.
Our verdict on each
20i
20i suits UK small businesses that want one supplier for hosting and a site builder, with entry deals from $1 for a 1 term. Renewals sit far higher at £9.99, so the headline saving is worth checking against your second year.
PlanetHoster
PlanetHoster suits beginners, small business users and enterprise teams wanting hosting with unlimited sites through unlimited alongside backups, CDN and email, with introductory pricing at €5.49 for World Hosting that later moves to renewal pricing, so budget for the jump before committing.
Score breakdown
| Area | 20i | PlanetHoster |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.8Renewal of £9.99 is under the €10.48 mark, and entry is $1. | 8.8Introductory pricing at €5.49 sits near mid market levels. |
| Offer | 8.3 | 9.3HigherCatalog spans shared hosting, semi dedicated hosting and cloud/VPS with included free SSL, backups and CDN. |
| Trust | 9.0Uptime of 99.99% is guaranteed, with a 30 day refund window and a UK entity. | 9.4HigherSupport covers email, chat and phone with long operating history. |
Intro price vs renewal
| Fact | 20i | PlanetHoster |
|---|---|---|
| Intro price | $1, then £9.99 (+899%) | €5.49, then €19.99 (+264%) |
Side by side, item by item
| Features | 20i | PlanetHoster |
|---|---|---|
| Free SSL | No | Yes |
| Backups | No | Yes |
| CDN | Yes | Yes |
| No | Yes |
By the numbers
| Fact | 20i | PlanetHoster |
|---|---|---|
| Money-back period | 30 days | 60 days |
| Uptime guarantee | 99.99% | 99.9% to 99.99% |
| Intro price term (months) | 1 month | 24 months |
Licences and countries
| Country | 20i | PlanetHoster |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Not confirmed |
A third option
Ultra Web Hosting has intro price term (months) at 36 months, against 1 month for 20i and 24 months for PlanetHoster.
Ultra Web Hosting reviewHow they place
| Ranking | 20i | PlanetHoster |
|---|---|---|
| Web hosting | 1 of 530 | 12 of 530 |
| Domain registrars | 1 of 501 | 10 of 501 |
| Website builders | 2 of 370 | 16 of 370 |
| Ecommerce platforms | 2 of 190 | 11 of 190 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | 20i | PlanetHoster |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | Small business, Enterprise | Beginners, Small business, EnterpriseCovers more |
| Legal entity | 20i Limited | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2016 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Chat, Email | Not confirmed |
Website builders
| Fact | 20i | PlanetHoster |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £10 | €7.99 |
| Free plan | Not confirmed | No |
| E-commerce plan price | £10 | €7.99 |
| Templates | from 80 | Not confirmed |
| Builder type | Site | Site, StoreCovers more |
Domain registrars
| Fact | 20i | PlanetHoster |
|---|---|---|
| .com first year | Not confirmed | $18.99 |
| .com renewal | Not confirmed | $18.99 |
| .com transfer | Not confirmed | $18.99 |
| Free WHOIS privacy | Not confirmed | No |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | 20i | PlanetHoster | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Money-back period | 30 daysat the median | 60 dayshighest quarter | 30 days |
| Uptime guarantee | 99.99%above the median | 99.9% to 99.99%above the median | 99.9% |
| Intro price term (months) | 1 monthlowest quarter | 24 monthsabove the median | 12 months |
Median across 380 listed software products.
Pros and cons
20i
Pros
- Renewal of £9.99 sits under the €10.48 category mark
- A 30 day money-back period matches the 30 category top
- Hosting spans shared, wordpress and vps so you can move up without changing supplier
Cons
- The $1 deal runs for a 1 term only, so it does not describe your renewal
- Support runs on chat and email only, with no phone line listed
- The 99.99% uptime guarantee is a floor, not always-on service
PlanetHoster
Pros
- Covers shared hosting, semi dedicated hosting and cloud/VPS, giving room to grow from shared hosting to cloud and dedicated servers.
- Allows unlimited with free SSL, backups and CDN, useful for portfolios of small business sites.
- Provides data centers in Paris, France, Montreal, Canada and Lausanne, Switzerland, supporting European and Canadian audiences.
Cons
- Renewal pricing at €19.99 for World Hosting is markedly higher than introductory pricing at €5.49 for World Hosting.
- Staging is not among its free SSL, backups and CDN, which may matter for testing site changes before release.
- Free plan is no, so there is no no cost route into hosting types in shared hosting, semi dedicated hosting and cloud/VPS.
Who each suits
20i
Who it suits
- UK small businesses running WordPress sites that value a single supplier
- Store owners who need the e-commerce plan priced at £10
- Agencies reselling hosting, since reseller hosting is in the shared, wordpress and vps range
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers who want a free plan, as no free tier is listed here
- Buyers who want phone support, since chat and email covers chat and email only
- People who need a long entry term, because $1 covers 1
PlanetHoster
Who it suits
- Beginners and small business users needing shared hosting, semi dedicated hosting and cloud/VPS with room to upgrade, rather than Krystal Hosting for lower entry pricing.
- Owners managing several sites who value unlimited plus free SSL, backups and CDN, rather than checkdomain when store focused simplicity matters.
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers seeking lower entry pricing should consider WebHosting because its introductory pricing at £3.29 contrasts with PlanetHoster introductory pricing at €5.49.
- Shoppers seeking privacy included with domains should consider Krystal Hosting because Free WHOIS privacy is no at PlanetHoster.
Current offers
PlanetHoster
Current offer
Discount code
New Subscription Promo: pack of 10 Web Project Standard for 5.49 EUR/month: 5.49 EUR/month for a pack of 10 projects (0.55 EUR/project), renews at 19.99 EUR/month
24-month cycle; also applies to 1 Web Project Ultra at 5.49 EUR/month, renews at 19.99 EUR/month; 60-day guarantee
Source, checked September 26, 2026
First period offer
Free domain name for the first year: domain registration free for 1 year (listed TLDs include .eu,.fr,.ca,.re,.be,.de,.ch,.es,.lu,.li,.xyz)
requires an annual billing cycle or higher; domain renewed at standard rates afterwards
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Questions about each
20i
What does 20i cost to start with?+
The headline entry price is $1, but it applies for a 1 term only. Broader plan pricing starts at £10, and the store plan is priced separately at £10. Check the renewal figure before you commit, because the low entry price does not carry over.
What will I pay when the hosting plan renews?+
Renewal is priced at £9.99, which is the number to plan a second year around. The category median renewal is €6.14 and the upper quartile is €10.48. The gap between the $1 deal and the £9.99 renewal is the most important number here.
PlanetHoster
What does PlanetHoster charge at signup and at renewal for hosting+
PlanetHoster introductory pricing is €5.49 for World Hosting, while renewal pricing is €19.99 for World Hosting. That structure means early savings fade at renewal, so readers comparing hosting should budget around the renewal figure and the linked term of 24.
What does PlanetHoster charge for dot com domains+
PlanetHoster charges $18.99 for dot com registration, $18.99 for dot com renewal, and $18.99 for dot com transfer. Pricing stays flat across registration and renewal, which simplifies domain budgeting, although Free WHOIS privacy is no.